THE STRASBOURG DANCING MANIA OF 1518

In the summer of 1518, the city of Strasbourg was overwhelmed by a most peculiar and frightening phenomenon. A woman named Frau Troffea abruptly began to leap in the streets, obviously without any cause or provocation. Her uncontrollable dancing continued for weeks, and soon others followed her in this bizarre spectacle. Thousands of people, it is

On July 28th, 1917, the streets of Washington D.C. became a stage of quiet defiance as thousands marched in the maiden Silent Parade for Civil Rights. Organized by advocates seeking equality, this historic procession sent a powerful message to the nation: Black Americans deserved full citizenship. Though silent, their presence was resounding. Men a